1963 Honda S500 vs. 1966 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1966 Skoda 1202 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Skoda 1202 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Skoda 1202 should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 379 kg more than 1963 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Honda S500 | 1966 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | S500 | 1202 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 531 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 30 L |